April 2016
International Aid for Chernobyl Radiation Control
International organizations have pledged 87.5 million euros to help secure the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which remains a hazard 30 years after its catastrophic explosion.…
Canada Condemns the Murder of Its Citizen by Abu Sayyaf Group
Justin Trudeau condemned the murder of Canadian citizen John Ridsdel by the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines, following his kidnapping in 2015. The Philippine…
Oil Strike in Kuwait
Kuwait is facing a significant oil strike due to proposed salary cuts for government employees, particularly affecting oil workers. The strike has drastically reduced oil…
Majority of Senate Requests Obama to Increase Military Aid to Israel
A bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators has urged President Obama to increase military aid to Israel, currently set at $3 billion annually, amid rising defense…
Image of African American Woman on $20 Bills
The U.S. Treasury will feature Harriet Tubman's image on the new twenty-dollar bill, replacing Andrew Jackson, a known slave owner. This change coincides with the…
Kerry and Zarif Meet Behind Closed Doors in New York
John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif met in New York to discuss obstacles to the implementation of the JCPOA. Zarif urged the U.S. to remove…
Iran Faces 'Finding Ships' Challenge for Increasing Oil Exports
Iran is facing challenges in finding tankers for its increasing oil exports due to the condition of its fleet and ongoing international reluctance to engage…
The Battle of Life and Death for Democrats in the 'Empire State'
In a heated debate in Brooklyn, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton fiercely criticized each other ahead of the New York primary on April 19. The…
Meeting Between the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran and the U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew met with Iranian Central Bank Governor Valiollah Seif, affirming that the U.S. will uphold its commitments under the nuclear deal…
Europe Gives Green Light to Gene Therapy for Children
The European Medicines Agency has approved the first gene therapy for children suffering from severe combined immunodeficiency, developed by GlaxoSmithKline and Italian scientists. This therapy…
Atomic Energy Organization Responds to Conservative Newspaper Report: 'Unrealistic'
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran refuted claims made by the conservative newspaper Vatan-e-Emruz regarding the high value of uranium ore from the Saghand mine,…